BURFORD WALK, LU5 5RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 5RX

BURFORD WALK, LU5 5RX, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This LU5 5RX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU5 postcode area, which has experienced 339 crimes and a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU5 5RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 5RX, encompassing approximately 2225 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 5RX area, explore the LU5 5RX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

LU5 5RX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Gelding Close with total crimes: 3
  • Dolphin Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Newbury Road with total crimes: 3

BURFORD WALK, LU5 5RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5480.00%
Vehicle crime44.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.80200.00%
Theft from the person11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.74-64.29%
Public order42.25300.00%
Vehicle crime31.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.29-50.00%
Drugs12.250.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.450.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.1366.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.4916.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.15300.00%
Public order31.800.00%
Other crime11.35-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.54-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.70-53.85%
Vehicle crime32.7050.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.0385.71%
Anti-social behaviour95.8450.00%
Other theft24.04100.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Public order10.45-80.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.34-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.15500.00%
Public order52.70150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9928.57%
Vehicle crime44.04300.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6475.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.15400.00%
Other theft22.25100.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.80300.00%
Other theft11.800.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.64166.67%
Vehicle crime43.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.35-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.090.00%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202414
June 20247
May 20246
April 202413
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20249
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 5RX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gelding Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dolphin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Newbury Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Houghton Park Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Henley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Kingsland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Paddock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thresher Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cumbria Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fensome Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1